overrank

/ɒvəˈræŋk/

Definitions

1. verb

to rank or place someone or something in a higher position than they deserve or is justified

“The manager accused his colleague of trying to overrank himself in the company hierarchy.”

2. noun

a higher ranking than what is deserved or justified

“The scandal led to the politician’s overrank in the government’s approval ratings.”

Synonyms

  • overestimate
  • overvalue

Antonyms

  • underrate
  • undervalue